About 2-3 years ago the line clogged and I didn’t catch it for a while and we had some serious water damage. It just clogged again and I caught it pretty quick but it could have been bad.

Shop vac solves the immediate problem but I’d like a more permanent solution. Any ideas?

  • esc27@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    My drain has a float switch. If the line clogs and water backs up, it turns off the unit. I also have a leak sensor in the pan that integrates with my security system.

    A permanent fix would be a larger drain or a backup drain.

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      1 year ago

      My shit is pretty old and there isn’t a float switch. We’re planning on a full replacement next year so maybe this is the answer.

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        1 year ago

        Water sensors are a cheap investment that can be reused later. You can also buy inexpensive ones from Tuya or Aqara that are smart and should be able to notify you on your phone over just a simple one that beeps.

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          And if the unit plugs into an outlet there are smart adapters than can cut off power at a signal from the security system.